Breeding Strategies to Improve Goat Meat & Milk Production in India: An Overview
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Goats are a vital source of livelihood for small farmers and landless laborers, particularly empowering women in regions like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and tribal areas. Goat farming is a crucial source of income for rural and urban communities, particularly in areas with extensive sheep and goat management systems, with the potential to uplift economically backward families. This review article offers a comprehensive exploration of breeding strategies aimed at improving goat meat & milk production in India. We will focus into the advantages of selective pure breeding and crossbreeding, emphasizing the significance of factors such as breed selection, performance monitoring, and artificial insemination. Additionally, we will highlight successful instances of breeding programs implemented in India and outline vital considerations for ensuring the sustainability of such initiatives.
Author: Dr. Pankaj G. Trivedi1*, Dr. Dharmik M. Desai1, Dr. Jignesh H. Vansola1, Dr. M. M. Islam2
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930585069
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